The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), James Klutse Avedzi, has stated that the development of an investment protection fund remains a top priority for the Commission. The initiative aims to mitigate market risks and help rebuild investor trust in the aftermath of recent challenges, such as the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). The move is part of a broader strategy by the SEC to stabilise the market and restore confidence in regulated investment schemes. Alongside this, the Commission is intensifying its market surveillance to clamp down on illicit activities within the capital market. This includes targeting unlicensed investment schemes and fraudulent operators that pose a threat to investor security. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement session at Ho Technical University dubbed ‘Time with the Securities and Exchange Commission’ on Thursday, July 17, 2025, James Klutse Avedzi highlighted the importance of investor education as a central pi...